DBM chief highlights programs supporting PDP plan in Germany

MANILA – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman presented the country’s priority expenditures in support of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023 to 2028...

Marcos says he wants to keep Tulfo due to his ‘good instincts’

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he still wants to keep former Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo in...

PH, China yet to reach compromise on PH fishers’ plight: Marcos

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said the Philippines and China have yet to reach a “compromise” that will allow Filipinos to fish in...

PBBM urges senators to ‘tread carefully’ on Maharlika fund

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday renewed his call for Congress to thoroughly review the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), citing that getting it...

Marcos to reduce foreign trips; follow up on past deals signed

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he is planning to lessen his foreign travels this year to follow up on agreements signed during...

Senate bill renews call to ban single-use plastics

MANILA – As the country observes National Zero Waste Month and the 22nd anniversary of the Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Act this month, Senate President Pro...

MMDA to establish motorcycle riding academy

MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is looking to create a motorcycle riding academy in the National Capital Region (NCR) to help address the number...

No more onion shortage as imports arrive, peak harvest nears: DA

Senate says PAGCOR lenient vs. erring POGO firms

MANILA – Senators on Monday scored the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for its alleged slow response to the illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators...

Bill promoting religious freedom gets House nod

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday approved on the third and final reading a measure protecting the right of the people to freedom of religion...